President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

US President Barack Obama speaks as he takes part in the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US President Barack Obama speaks as he takes part in the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (L) and daughters Sasha Obama (2nd L) and Malia Obama (R) share a moment as he pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Barack Obama (L) and daughters Sasha Obama (2nd L) and Malia Obama (R) share a moment as he pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (2nd L) pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R), and National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) look on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Barack Obama (2nd L) pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R), and National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) look on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (R) approaches the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (2nd L) and handler Bob Evans (L) hold the turkey during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Barack Obama (R) approaches the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (2nd L) and handler Bob Evans (L) hold the turkey during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

Cobbler, the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey, is seen during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. After pardoned by President Barack Obama, Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

Cobbler, the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey, is seen during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. After pardoned by President Barack Obama, Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

Cobbler, the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey, is seen during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. After pardoned by President Barack Obama, Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

Cobbler, the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey, is seen during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. After pardoned by President Barack Obama, Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (L) and daughter Sasha Obama pet the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Barack Obama (L) and daughter Sasha Obama pet the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler during a Rose Garden turkey pardon event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (2nd L), daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R) share a moment as he pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) looks on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Barack Obama (2nd L), daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R) share a moment as he pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) looks on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey At White House

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (2nd L) pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R), and National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) look on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

President Barack Obama (2nd L) pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R), and National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) look on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia.

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

Cobbler is seen before being pardoned by US President Barack Obama ahead of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

Cobbler is seen before being pardoned by US President Barack Obama ahead of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

Cobbler is seen before being pardoned by US President Barack Obama ahead of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

Cobbler is seen before being pardoned by US President Barack Obama ahead of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

Malia Obama (R) greets guests after the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon November 21, 2012 at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

Malia Obama (R) greets guests after the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon November 21, 2012 at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

Cobbler is seen before being pardoned by US President Barack Obama before the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

Cobbler is seen before being pardoned by US President Barack Obama before the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

US President Barack Obama greets guests after the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon November 21 , 2012 at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US President Barack Obama greets guests after the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon November 21 , 2012 at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US-POLITICS-TURKEY-PARDON-OBAMA

MANDEL NGAN

US President Barack Obama greet guests as his daughter Malia looks on after the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon November 21 , 2012 at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US President Barack Obama greet guests as his daughter Malia looks on after the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon November 21 , 2012 at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN

US President Barack Obama speaks as he takes part in the annual... Fotografía de noticiasAcontecimiento anual,Barack Obama,Ceremonia de indulto al pavo de Acción de Gracias,Día de Acción de Gracias,EE.UU.,Gobierno,Hablar,La Casa Blanca,Lugar famoso internacional,Personas,Política,Presidente de los Estados Unidos,Una persona,Vertical,Washington DCPhotographer MANDEL NGANCollection: AFP 2012 AFPUS President Barack Obama speaks as he takes part in the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon on November 21 , 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama pardoned Cobbler and its alternate Gobbler, both raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. The turkeys will then spend the rest of the holiday season on display at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)